Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Caribbean, South America
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia
Types
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Warm and moist climatic conditions
damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
3-7
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
Yellow green
White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Sea Green
Purple, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
Nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Yes
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Fruit Bats
Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects
Allergy
Oral Allergy
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Skin irritation, Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Wildflower
Botanical Name
ANNONA squamosa
LYCHNIS flos-cuculi
Common Name
Sugar Apple
Ragged Robin
In Hindi
सीताफल
Ragged Robin
In German
Zuckerapfel
Kuckucks-Lichtnelke
In French
Sugar Apple
Ragged Robin
In Spanish
Manzana de azúcar
petirrojo desigual
In Greek
ζάχαρη της Apple
ragged Robin
In Portuguese
Pinha
Ragged Robin
In Polish
Cukier Jabłko
Ragged Robin
In Latin
Sugar Apple
Robin ragged
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Magnoliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Annonaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Abreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Maloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin
Season and care of Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sugar Apple season is Summer and Ragged Robin season is Summer. The type of soil for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin Physical Information
Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin are as follows:
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
- Ragged Robin leaf color: Green
Care of Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin
Care of Sugar Apple and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.